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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.02, 311.92 and 138.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.02, 311.92 and 138.80 is: 191.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.02 : 311.92 = 138.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.02/311.92 = 138.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.02x = 311.92 × 138.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.02x = 43,294.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,294.50/226.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.55

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